Three of our previous choices (including the classic Browne Foodservice 1929) suffered from a handful of repeated reported quality control issues, and so we removed them from our list. We also appreciated products that came with warranties or satisfaction guarantees, as quality control can be an issue across this category. After that, we weighed price points and aesthetics. When updating this list, we prioritized versatility, durability, accuracy, and convenience (mountable, magnetic, compact, etc).
And if you want a kitchen gadget that can beep, flash, and vibrate (or do a combination of these things), the ZYQY 1013 is a solid, albeit small, choice. It features three volume levels for those who need that flexibility. This one is ideal for timing things in under an hour and for those who don't want to deal with batteries.Īlso coming on today is the ThermoPro TM02, a handy, useful unit with a large, backlit display and enough features to be helpful without being overly complicated. The Quickloong is large at nearly 8 inches and an option that's not only great for kitchen tasks but for timing children at home and in the classroom as well.Īnother choice that utilizes a handy colored disc to indicate how much time remains is the Laopao Reminder, a vintage-inspired mechanical model that came at the expense of the Kikkerland Vintage, which isn't as reliable. We also brought on the Quickloong Visual when the Kirot Countdown became unavailable. It's one of the more attractive options out there, matches modern kitchens well, and is easy to operate and see. The strongest guarantee on this list comes with the newly-added Elegant ET-23, which will be replaced for life by the company. That all being said, there is a problem across this category with items that stop working, so we favored options with warranties just in case of a defect. Through all this, we maintained our previous priorities of versatility, durability, accuracy, and convenience, as well as fair price points and attractive aesthetics. That meant saying goodbye to four of our selections in favor of stronger contenders. It’s perhaps a tad pricey considering its basic functionality but you’re largely paying for the retro styling here, which others don’t offer.This is a category that doesn't see huge advances but little tweaks, and we went through all the units on this list and compared them to what's new on the market. This price puts it somewhere in the mid-range of the air fryer market. You may have to shop around to find the colour you want.
The Swan SD10510 is available for £89.99 and you can buy it from the official store as well as the likes of Amazon, Robert Dyas, The Range, Comet, AO and Currys – where it’s typically a bit cheaper.
It’s also worth noting that the fans are pretty loud, likely a similar noise to your extractor fan on maximum. The Swan air fryer isn’t flawless, though: the basket is easily removed with a catch and goes back into the drawer easily too, but it pivots meaning the lip of the basket can stick out of the top, making the drawer tricky to insert back into the main body without catching. It’s especially useful if your main oven is in use, cooking something at a different temperature. I’ve found the SD10510 useful for a range of foods from French fries to croutons.
Whether this is good or bad simply comes down to the type of air fryer you’re looking for.Īll you really need to do with the Swan air fryer is plug it in, select the temperature with the horizontal slider – it goes from 0-200 degrees – and then set how long you want to cook with the old-fashioned dial on the top.Ī decent 6L capacity means you can cook a good amount of food at the same time. No pre-sets, programmes, apps or otherwise. Features & PerformanceĪs this air fryer has simple controls, you don’t get fancy smart features like the Proscenic T21. In keeping with the retro style, there’s no LCD screen here, buttons or other modern features, so it’s easy to get acquainted with how the Swan SD10510 operates. Regardless of which colour you choose, everything that isn’t the main outer body has a chrome-effect finish: the Swan logo, the drawer handle, the temperature slider and the timer dial. The bottom section of the basket comes out for easy cleaning. Like many of its products, Swan offers the SD10510 in a wide range of retro colours including blue, cream, purple and orange although you can see my review sample is the black option.
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